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Chapter eleven
Eric's POV
"Sookie, what's wrong?" I probe as I sit next to her in the waiting room, she has tears streaming down her cheeks and she seems to be deep in thought. The second I arose and found Sam in my home I shot out of the house and to the hospital after he explained the situation. These are the times that I curse being a Vampire; I am always dead to the world when my Lover needs me the most. It is unfortunate, but it hurts even more knowing that my daughter needs me as well, but I cannot be with her during the day.
"The doctor has just explained to me everything that could happen to Ammy; she basically explained everything about meningitis to me" Sookie sighs as she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath.
"Ammy has meningitis?" I confirm; my shock and worry building by the second. I have heard that meningitis can be fatal at times.
"Yeah, some of the things she told me…it's a lot to take in. She said that there is a 5% chance of death, and even if she does recover and doesn't die, there is still the chance of other complications arising. She could get depression, brain damage, anxiety; there is even a small chance that she could lose a limb. God, Eric, she…she" then Sookie starts to cry, I automatically pull her onto my lap where I hold her tighter. I know she is upset, I am, too, but her pregnancy hormones must be increasing all of her emotions. But even as I soother her, I can't help but let my thoughts wonder; this could ruin my daughter's life. I will have to have a chat with Ludwig; she is the head of the medical team I believe. This is a supernatural hospital after all.
"Where is the Were?" I probe, figuring we can change the subject just to help take her mind off of all of this. The last thing Sookie needs right now is to be stressing out, it isn't good for her or our baby.
"He's talking to Ammy; I said I would give them some space. He's just as worried as we are, Eric, he's scared for her and all he wants to do is be there for her. You cannot fault him for that"
"No, but I can fault him for letting her be taken on his watch. He should have protected her! He should have been there for her" I growl as I allow my anger to take over my worry and concern.
"Eric Northman, you will calm down this instant! He has done nothing wrong; God knows how many times you have allowed me to be taken on your watch. And this anger is going to do anything to help Ammy" Sookie chastises as she gets up off of my lap, just as Ludwig walks into the room carrying some charts.
"Northman, it's good to see you. I assume Sookie has told you about Ammy?" she inquires, making me nod in return.
"Well, we have already started to administer some medicines into her; hopefully they will help with the problem and she should be able to leave hospital in about 2 weeks, could be less if her body accepts the drugs with no hassle. But I must warn you that it will most likely take her up to 3 months to recover fully; within that time she will feel rundown and she will struggle to fit into what was her 'normal' life beforehand. She will most likely struggle with returning back to her life and I suggest that you do everything in your will to make sure that she slides back into normal life as smoothly as possible" Ludwig inform us.
"We will do everything in our power to make sure that she gets back to normal as soon as possible" I assure Ludwig, but just before she goes I halt her actions.
"Can my blood not heal her? Or help to amend her in some way?" I ask hopefully, my hopes being dashed the second Felicity walks into the room.
"I suggest you don't, Viking. Do you not remember what I told you all those years ago when Ammy was a little girl? Your blood could kill her, or severely harm her. As you know the Angel gene tends to overrule any others, so your Vampire blood would try to dominate the Angel cells. This could lead to them fighting against each other. Which could ultimately lead to her developing unknown illnesses or mental problems, or it could even lead to death" Felicity reminds me, my mind working at a million miles an hour to try process everything.
"Why should I trust you?" I argue back, Ludwig butting in this time.
"Because she speaks the truth. I have associated with many Angels in my life, and I have seen many die because of what she has said. A few years back there was a little boy, about 5 years of age, he came in here with appendicitis; the father, a Vampire, tried to give him his blood. He figured his blood would heal his son, but it only lead to the child's death. A few days later the Vampire met the sun, he could not bear the guilt that overtook him. The mother, an Angel, was devastated over both deaths. She loved the Vampire, which is why she allowed him to be in the child's life, but she also loved her son and could not forgive the Vampire for what he did. So in the end she had to mourn two deaths, both of which of people she loved dearly. She developed mental problems only months later, she could not cope with it all" Ludwig tells us, my heart dropping. As does Sookie's if her expression is anything to go by on.
"I need to call Pam" I make an excuse as I quickly leave the room. I need to deal with felicity, but right now she is the least of my concerns, Ammy and my bonded are my main concerns right now. Not to mention my other two children, they need their father right now as well. I will have Pam deal with Felicity for now, but I will be the one to have fun with Felicity, she needs teaching that holding someone captive is wrong and should not be done. Especially if said person is one of my children.
"Master" Pam answers the phone instantly in a cheery mood. She is still unaware about Ammy's situation, she will be devastated. She and Ammy are very close.
"Ammy is in hospital, Pam, she has meningitis. I need you to tend to Fangtasia for the next two weeks or so, and I also need either you or Chow to capture the Angel and hold her captive" I say the last bit about Felicity in my native tongue. That way no one will understand what I have just said. I have to be careful after all.
"But how do we keep her captive? She is an Angel, she could easily teleport herself away from the basement" Pam points out, she is speaking Swedish as well.
"Then have a witch lay a spell around the basement and perimeter that prevent the Angel from using her powers. I want her held captive, Pamela; she took Ammy and tried to tie her to that fucking Angel world!" I roar down the phone, my native language sounding much more aggressive than it probably does in English.
"Of course, master. I will have everything sorted for you and will tell you when we have got her" and with that I put the phone down. Felling satisfied with myself I walk down the hall where Sookie is stood in front of Ammy's hospital room, I take her hand in mine where we walks into the room together. The sight before us is almost heart-breaking, Ammy is crying as Alec tried to comfort her. I wonder what she is crying about; surely he hasn't told her about what could happen to her. I look at Sookie and she shakes her head, obviously reading the question straight off of my face.
"Ammy" I call out as I walk over to her, she looks at me but only cries more. I look over at the Were, my gaze accusing him of hurting my daughter. If he is responsible for this I will have his balls.
"The doctor has just been in and told us everything. She's thinking the worst about this; she's scared, but I don't know how to make her feel better" the Were sigh as he stares at his clasped hands.
"Would you two like a few more minutes?" Sookie queries, and once Ammy and Alec have nodded Sookie drags me out of the room. I let her drag me out, of course. There is no chance that she could have pulled me out without me going willingly.
AN: The next chapter will be a little bit of a time skip. I would also like to take this chance to ask what gender you lovely readers would like the baby to be? All thoughts are gratefully accepted :D xx